About the White-quilled Bustard
The northern black korhaan, also known as the white-quilled bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family, Otididae. It is widely distributed across Southern Africa. Its habitat is primarily open grassland and scrub.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Afrotis afraoides |
| Species Codes | whqbus1, NBKO, WQBU, NBBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-quilled Bustard belong to?
The White-quilled Bustard (Afrotis afraoides) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
How can I identify the White-quilled Bustard?
The northern black korhaan, also known as the white-quilled bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family, Otididae. It is widely distributed across Southern Africa. Its habitat is primarily open grassland and scrub....
Where can I report a White-quilled Bustard sighting?
You can log sightings of White-quilled Bustard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whqbus1, or on iNaturalist.
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